Geography of Italy
This landform describes Italy, surrounded by water on three sides.
This is the longest river in Italy.
Po River
These twin brothers are said to have founded Rome.
Romulus and Remus
This group influenced Roman architecture (arches).
The Etruscans
This group advised Rome’s kings.
Senate
The highest class in Roman society.
Rome was this type of society where men held power.
Patriarchy
“Italy is an island.”
Peninsula
Italy is surrounded by this sea.
Mediterannean Sea
This river flows through Rome.
Tiber River
According to legend, this animal raised the twins.
Wolf
This group brought the Latin language.
The Latins
Rome’s early system of rule before the republic.
Monarchy or Kings
The wealthy business class below patricians.
Equestrians
Women could do this legally in Rome.
Be Citizens
“The Nile River flows through Rome.”
Tiber River
This mountain range runs east to west in northern Italy.
The Alps
Romans used these to bring water into cities.
Aqueducts
Romulus did this to Remus before founding Rome.
Killed him
This civilization influenced Roman culture in southern Italy.
The Greeks
This ruler was overthrown, leading to the republic.
Tarquin the proud
The common people and workers.
plebeians
Women could NOT do these two things.
Vote and hold office
“Plebeians were the richest class.”
Patricians
This mountain range runs north to south through Italy.
Appenines
Rome used these to move armies quickly across land.
Roads
This god was said to be the father of Romulus and Remus.
Mars
This North African city competed with Rome.
What is Carthage?
A government where people elect representatives.
Republic
The lowest class with no rights.
Slaves
This system connected wealthy and poor Romans.
Patronage
“Rome stayed a monarchy forever.”
Became a Republic
Rome was built on these for protection.
Seven Hills
This natural feature helped Rome trade and expand by sea.
The coastline or Access to the Mediterranean Sea
This Trojan prince is linked to Rome’s founding story.
Aeneas
Rome’s location near these groups helped shape its development.
Mediterranean civilizations
This group overthrew the king and helped create the republic.
Senate
Former slaves who were freed.
Freedman
Clients had to do this for their patrons.
Vote for them and honor them
“Women could vote in Rome.”
They could not